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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 03/22/2005 - STAPLES OPENS FOR BUSINESS, ZONING MAP APPROVED, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS HELD AT THE CHARLES J. ZETTEK MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 901 WELLINGTON AVENUE ON TUESDAY MARCH 22, 2005 Mayor Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:14 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor: Craig B. Johnson; Trustees: Nancy J. Czarnik, Patton L. Feichter, Samuel L. Lissner, James P. Petri, Chris Prochno Absent: Trustee Bart K. Dill Also Present: Village Manager, Gary E. Parrin; Village Attorney, George B. Knickerbocker; and Village Clerk, Ann I. Walsh A quorum was present. 2. INVOCATION Reverend Jim Lewis, Pastor, Christus Victor Church, delivered the invocation. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on March 8, 2005 as submitted and dispense with the reading. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED 4. REPORT OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Mayor attended DARE graduation ceremonies at Stevenson School, on March 11th, Link School on March 16th, and Queen of the Rosary School today. Trustees Dill and Feichter were also in attendance. The Mayor complimented the Police Chief and DARE officers and commented on the success of the DARE program in our community. The Mayor announced the Meacham Road STAPLES store conducted a grand opening event earlier this evening. He was unable to attend, but most of the Trustees participated. The Regional Vice-President, Bob Wolf, related to the Mayor at an earlier meeting that Elk Grove had everything STAPLES looks for in a community and is one of the finest towns they have located in. Suburban O’Hare Commission – A meeting took place on Monday, March 21, 2005, at which Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. announced during the first week of April Governor Blagojevich will submit the SOC south suburban airport (Abraham Lincoln National Airport) plan to the FAA as the State of Illinois’ airport plan. Discussion of a CNN article followed that stated in less than 10 years air travel will double to more than 1 billion passengers a year. Mayor Johnson pointed out the South Suburban airport will be built by private dollars during a time that the government has cut back funds for airport expansion and new runway construction. The South suburban airport will meet the growing passenger demand and build an airport without using tax dollars. Mayor Johnson referenced a brochure recently mailed to residents by the City of Chicago about the airport expansion plan. The Village will be mailing a special newsletter to the residents in response to Chicago’s brochure. Trustee Petri attended at meeting of the NWMC on March 9, 2005. Trustee Czarnik pointed out the Spring banners have been installed throughout the Village. Trustee Feichter reported he attended the Staple’s grand opening this evening. The Regional Vice President complimented Elk Grove Village staff members and commented on the professionalism and cooperation shown to STAPLES during their move into the Village. Staples donated a check to the Community Cares Coalition in the amount of $5,000.00 plus $15.00 for every person who attended the event. The new Staples building was dedicated to Rich and Nila Siok in recognition of their commitment to the community. The Mayor related the Village has received many positive comments from businesses regarding the cooperation and professional assistance they received while working with the staff of the Engineering and Community Development Department. The Mayor extended his appreciation to Alan Boffice and his staff. Trustee Prochno reported she attended a meeting on Monday, March 21, 2005 and is serving as a member of the career advisory council at Elk Grove High School. Interested high school students and parents were invited to attend a free Career Expo, sponsored by School District 214, on Tuesday, April 19, 2005, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road in Arlington Heights. A “Summer Job for Students” job fair will also be held from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the same event. 5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the March 22, 2005 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $936,606.35. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik ABSENT: Trustee Dill MOTION CARRIED 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Alexian Brothers Medical Center, 800 Biesterfield Road – Grant a request to waive permit fees in the amount of $9,212 for their Pre-admitting and Testing area construction project; and Grant a request to waive permit fees in the amount of $13,823 for the Gamma Knife construction project. B. Metropolitan Pump Company, Romeoville, IL – Award a sole source service contract to rebuild a Residential Lift Station pump in an amount not to exceed $12,826. C. Koral Maintenance, Inc., Mt Prospect, IL – Renew an existing contract (approved 4/9/02) for custodial service at the Public Works and Fire Administration Buildings for the period May 1, 2005 through April 30, 2006 in a total contract amount not to exceed $36,000.00. D. Civiltech Engineering, Inc., Itasca, IL – Award a professional service contract for the Lively Boulevard Improvements from Touhy Avenue to Howard Street in an amount not to exceed $208,971, from the ICRC Fund. E. Letter of Credit/Chicago Fiber Optic Corporation – Adopt Resolution No. 11-05 entitled, “A RESOLUTION RELEASING AN IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT NO. 970804 DATED MAY 20, 1998 FROM NATIONSBANK, N.A. IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 (ACCEPTED BY RES. NO. 21-98) TO SECURE OBLIGATIONS OF THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT OF CHICAGO FIBER OPTIC CORPORATION d/b/a METROPOLITAN FIBER SYSTEMS OF CHICAGO, INC. (“MFS”).” F. Class 6B Status/1905-1945 Lunt Avenue – Adopt Resolution No. 12-05 entitled, “A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE APPROPRIATENESS FOR CALSS 6B STATUS PURSUANT TO THE COOK COUNTY REAL PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE AS AMENDED JANUARY 1, 2000 FOR CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 1905-1945 LUNT AVENUE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS.” G. Class 6B Status/2111 Pratt Boulevard – Adopt Resolution No. 13-05 entitled, “A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE APPROPRIATENESS FOR CLASS 6B STATUS PURSUANT TO THE COOK COUNTY REAL PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE AS AMENDED JANUARY 1, 2000 FOR CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 2111 PRATT BOULEVARD, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS.” H. Zoning Map – Adopt Resolution No. 14-05 entitled, “A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2004.” Motion to approve Consent Agenda items “A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H.” MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Feichter AYES: Trustees Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik ABSENT: Trustee Dill MOTION CARRIED 7. REGULAR AGENDA None BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI It was noted by Chairman Petri that Consent Agenda Item 6.B approved a service contract to rebuild a residential lift station pump. The water meter study is on going. Prospect Heights is also studying water rate increases. 9. JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN DILL Trustee Lissner related that Trustee Dill had been working with staff and gathering background information on item a. (Improvements/Renovations to Police Department) and b. (Licensing and maintenance of rental properties.) A meeting of the JPZ Committee will be scheduled in the near future. 10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LISSNER No report 11. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE PROCHNO Mercury Thermometer Exchange – The exchange, sponsored by the Village, will be conducted through May 31, 2005. Items should be submitted in sealed plastic bags to the Health Department Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All mercury thermometers will be exchanged for a new mercury thermometer, at no cost. SWANCC – SWANCC and NIKE are sponsoring a re-user shoe program. A collection of worn out athletic shoes will be held at the Glenview Transfer Station on Thursday,